The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to South West Virginia area, African-American graduating high school seniors who desire advanced education and who have attended a local high school for the last two (2) years.Two $1000.00 awards will be given to qualifying local area high school students. Applicants who demonstrate need will be judged on their academic standing, personal achievement, community involvement, and three (3) letters of recommendation from members of the school administration and/or teachers and one (1) character reference.

For a student to be considered, all of the required information must be received by the committee by MAY 3, 2017.